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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Courchesne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Courchesne comes to the cage accompanied by Lux Aeterna By Clint Mansell. ONeil has chosen Suffocation-Surgery of impalement as his entrance music. Jonathan Courchesne has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Courchesne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey ONeil!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courchesne tries a low kick but ONeil avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from ONeil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Courchesne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Courchesne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Courchesne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
ONeil is trying to get back to full guard.
Courchesne trying to control the action but ONeil is working from the bottom.
Courchesne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
ONeil is controlling Courchesne's trapped leg to prevent Courchesne from advancing to side control.
Courchesne is trying to control. ONeil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonathan Courchesne wasn't doing enough on the ground.
ONeil checks a leg kick nicely.
Courchesne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ONeil avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Courchesne fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeil. That's going to slow Courchesne down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Courchesne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Courchesne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Courchesne ducks under a wild hook from ONeil.
ONeil throws the left hand but Courchesne avoids the punch easily.
Courchesne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Courchesne staying out of range there.
Courchesne throws a leg kick but ONeil sees it coming and moves out of range.
ONeil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
ONeil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Courchesne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeil checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Courchesne throws a leg kick that is checked
and ONeil counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from ONeil on the inside.
Courchesne blocking some punches.
A short right from ONeil on the inside.
ONeil misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeil tries to work over Courchesne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ONeil.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Courchesne backwards.
ONeil working aggressively here.
ONeil swings wildly with an uppercut but Courchesne uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeil tries a body shot but Courchesne blocks it.
ONeil tries a body shot but Courchesne blocks it.
ONeil scores with a shot to the side of Courchesne's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeil lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from ONeil.
ONeil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ONeil pushes Courchesne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeil misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by ONeil.
ONeil prevents a takedown attempt there.
ONeil scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ONeil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ONeil misses with the head strike.
ONeil lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from ONeil.
ONeil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
ONeil misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeil scores with a shot to the side of Courchesne's head.
ONeil misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from ONeil.
ONeil tries to work over Courchesne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Courchesne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ONeil gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Courchesne tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeil scores with a shot to the side of Courchesne's head.
Courchesne can't get the takedown.
ONeil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ONeil lands a right hand.
ONeil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeil lands a body punch in the clinch.
ONeil gets through Courchesne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ONeil lands with a left to the head.
ONeil misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ONeil misses with some punches.
ONeil pushes Courchesne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
ONeil scores with a shot to the side of Courchesne's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey ONeil dominated that round.
That's time! Courchesne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Courchesne shoots in for a takedown but ONeil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Courchesne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Courchesne tries to move to mount but ONeil blocks the move with his legs.
Courchesne throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
ONeil is looking to reverse the position.
Courchesne throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
ONeil is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Courchesne are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
ONeil is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Courchesne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
ONeil is trying to get back to full guard.
Courchesne is keen to just control but ONeil is a slippery customer.
ONeil is pressing down on Courchesne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Courchesne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ONeil is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Courchesne from controlling successfully.
ONeil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as ONeil holds on and takes a little breather.
Courchesne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
ONeil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Courchesne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ONeil is pulling down on Courchesne's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mickey ONeil.
Courchesne tried to score with a low kick but ONeil checks it.
ONeil cracks Courchesne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mickey ONeil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courchesne throws a low kick but ONeil moves out of range easily.
ONeil checks the leg kick.
Courchesne shoots in looking for a takedown but ONeil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Courchesne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Courchesne misses with a low kick.
Courchesne misses with a low kick.
Courchesne tries to keep at a distance but ONeil has taken the fight into the clinch.
ONeil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Courchesne or not.
ONeil scores with a shoulder strike.
ONeil lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by ONeil.
ONeil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ONeil misses with a punch to the body.
Courchesne drops down looking for an ankle pick but ONeil pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Courchesne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ONeil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Courchesne.
Courchesne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ONeil as he jumps to the side.
ONeil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Courchesne doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown by Courchesne or perhaps it was just good defense by ONeil which made him look bad.
Courchesne fakes the leg kick and cracks ONeil in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but ONeil is out of range.
Jonathan Courchesne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courchesne misses with a low kick.
ONeil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courchesne manages to avoid it.
ONeil connects with a nice looking jab.
ONeil loads up on a big right hand but Courchesne slips the punch.
ONeil connects with a nice looking jab.
Courchesne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Courchesne is predictable there
and ONeil counters with a straight right hand.
Courchesne drops his hands momentarily and ONeil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Courchesne is rocked!
ONeil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Courchesne gets tackled into the cage by ONeil. ONeil maintains the clinch.
ONeil breaks the clinch.
Courchesne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courchesne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Courchesne trying to pass the guard but ONeil defending well.
ONeil regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil wants to sweep but no luck.
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Courchesne from controlling successfully.
Courchesne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
ONeil controls Courchesne momentarily but Courchesne frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mickey ONeil.
Courchesne throws a chopping leg kick but ONeil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Courchesne checks the leg kick.
Courchesne checks a leg kick.
Courchesne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Courchesne.
Courchesne throws a low kick but it's checked well by ONeil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey ONeil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Courchesne tries to land a leg kick but ONeil saw it coming and moves away.
ONeil throws a jab when Courchesne was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Courchesne misses.
Courchesne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courchesne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
ONeil trying to control the position.
ONeil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Courchesne defends well.
Courchesne lands a couple of digs.
ONeil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Courchesne prevents ONeil from getting back to his feet.
ONeil working a defensive guard here.
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Courchesne from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Courchesne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey ONeil was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Courchesne scores with a takedown into ONeil's guard.
Courchesne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Courchesne chips away with some ground and pound.
Jonathan Courchesne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ONeil manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
ONeil sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Courchesne wants to hold on but ONeil pushes him away.
Courchesne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Courchesne tries to lock up and control but ONeil gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Courchesne is desperately trying to improve his position but ONeil has a good base and remains in mount.
ONeil tries to control but Courchesne wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courchesne avoids a series of strikes thrown by ONeil.
ONeil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
ONeil misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Courchesne tries to hold on but ONeil pushes him away.
Courchesne is desperately trying to improve his position but ONeil has a good base and remains in mount.
ONeil thowing shots but they're missing.
ONeil throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil prevents Courchesne from getting the reversal.
ONeil throwing strikes here but Courchesne is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
ONeil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
ONeil misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
ONeil working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeil swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Courchesne is now in ONeil's guard. A big mistake from ONeil there, giving up the dominant position!
ONeil wants to get back to his feet but Courchesne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ONeil is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil is trying to keep Courchesne in close.
Courchesne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ONeil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ONeil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Courchesne throws a big elbow that misses.
ONeil is trying to control the position but Courchesne postures up.
Mickey ONeil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mickey ONeil has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as ONeil checks a leg kick.
ONeil checks a low kick from Courchesne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeil checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from ONeil.
No luck for Courchesne with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by ONeil.
ONeil tries to clinch there but Courchesne circles away.
Jonathan Courchesne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Courchesne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey ONeil.
I've got ONeil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey ONeil!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mickey ONeil waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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